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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,861.56, 11,792.62 and 2,018.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,861.56, 11,792.62 and 2,018.15 is: 3,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,861.56 : 11,792.62 = 2,018.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,861.56/11,792.62 = 2,018.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,861.56x = 11,792.62 × 2,018.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,861.56x = 23,799,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,263.83/7,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.30

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